Andrew Carruthers, co-owner of Lunatic Fringe Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the one of our new favorite stalking victims. Not only is he incredibly talented (hello! He shot, edited and did the hair for his NAHA) but also humble . He recently signed on to be the first Sam...

NAHA 2013 is right around the corner! I caught up with my favorite quirky eccentric nominee this year… Lizz Knaphus. I knew I was going to meet a fun, energetic, & whimsical stylist… while she is filled with all those traits, I also discovered an extremely likable &...

Each year as soon as the NAHA Finalists are announced, we begin planning our covert ops and the #NerdStalking commences… Don’t go into #NAHA2013 blind…   Allow us to help you  fully prepare for the awards show with this three part series. The North American...

The Semi-Finalists have been announced!! TrendVision holds a special place in The Hair Nerds hearts because it is where we were inspired to start the site. We can’t wait to attend the show in Vegas on July 19th, but until then we will have to be content with seeing so many people we love...

Don’t go into #NAHA2013 blind…  Research is a key ingredient in efficient stalking.  If you want to call yourself a Hair Nerd,  then you better brush up on this year’s NAHA knowledge and be ready to go into full #NerdStalking mode at any second. Allow us to help you...

The NAHA nomination video aired and we all sat on the edge of our seats! It truly is a fascinating moment. What ends up happening is, as the nominations flash across the screen, you naturally begin to pick your favorites! And when the Ali Deveraux collection came up, my inner nerd knew that...

Arriving at the  gorgeous St. Vibiana Cathedral, you could feel the excitement of what was sure to be an amazing night.  This was the culmination of the six stop Black Ops Tour and finale including the What’s Next Awards.   We were hurdling to the moment everyone had anxiously been...

We have been anticipating this moment for months, now.  This weekend was full of predictions and conversations revolving around who the #NAHA2013 Finalists would be…   We were excited to see lots of our favorites and TONS of new faces!! So while we get super stalky on these...

Silas Tsang began his profession in 1985 in London, United Kingdom. He has trained in several schools around the world since then and continues to educate himself as he believes that education is key to any career. Silas has worked in London, Hong Kong, Germany, and in 1992, he opened...

What made you want to enter NAHA? In 2005, when still attending hair school, I attended the NAHA Awards Ceremony.  There, I was fortunate to meet several masters of their craft.  Their work continues to inspire.  One of those individuals was Sir Nicholas French.  Then in 2009, I was...

This edition of “Fab Fridays” is especially timely with the NAHA Finalist announcements coming out on April 30th.  Fabio Sementilli has been a competitor since the day he touched his first head of hair…   What made you want to enter NAHA? Hair Nerds, I wish I had a...

We super  Damien Carney and Sue Pemberton ! So when we found out Joico was combining our 2 favorite things, competitions and #NerdStalking,  we could hardly contain our excitement!! Venture out of your comfort zone and see what the #CompetitionExperience is all about..   The...

CALLING ALL SALONS This is your chance! Never before has an extreme hair, makeup, and wardrobe competition been produced on this scale. Think massive exposure. Battle of the Strands, now in it’s third year, has expanded to both national and international audiences. Twelve teams of beauty...

  We condensed 3 very long and jam packed days into a mere 3 minutes.  A peek into our weekend at America’s Beauty Show Chicago 2013!

Even though we are California girls and shiver at temperatures in the mid-50′s,  we are headed to America’s Beauty Show in Chicago this weekend to brave the snow!   Typically at a show, we immerse ourselves in education all day because the thought of missing an incredible class...

source Contest WIN A TRIP TO HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA Compete for a chance to win a trip to Intercoiffure’s Spring Symposium at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL.  There you will compete for the Grand Prize LIVE. WORK WITH AQUAGE’S LUIS ALVAREZ Work directly with mentor...

You have been counting down the weeks until the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA for months, but now that the show is nearing you are starting to panic.  With over 40,000 attendees,  it is easy to get overwhelmed… Fear not, our hair loving friends… The Hair Nerds...

  This competition will consist of three categories. The contestant must choose only one of the following categories to compete in and send in a before and after photo.  (Rules and Regulations) 1) Wella Professionals 2) Clairol Professional 3) Sebastian Professional. Once a contestant...

ISSE Long Beach, Jan. 26-28, 2013; Long Beach Convention Center It is EXACTLY one month until ISSE Long Beach !!!!    We adore this show for more reasons than are possible to list, but mostly because the education is killer.  If you are going to shows and not taking classes then your Hair...

*******Hair Wars is a hair infused battle usually between local salons. Originally starting in Detroit night clubs in the 80’s by DJ “Hump the Grinder” Since then these Hair Team throw downs have gone nation wide, giving any salon willing to compete the platform to stand on and...

  Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards (WNA) is NOT just another hairstyling competition. Sebastian is looking for new and established talent who dare to CREATE WHAT’S NEXT. It’s your time to shine. Are you ready to showcase your talent and style for the big stage?...

Diego Raviglione With more than 23 years of experience as a highly creative, artistic hair designer and educator for Redken, Joico, and Graham Webb International, Diego Raviglione exudes an untouchable enthusiasm for the art of hairdressing and inspires the same in all his students. His work...

    With the slogan “Enter or Mentor,” not only does TrendVision spark creativity, but it inspires industry unity by sharing knowledge with each other. “TREND VISION IS ABOUT INSPIRING OTHERS AND LOVING WHAT YOU DO. ONLY THEN CAN YOU MAKE YOUR MARK AND CREATE SIGNATURE...

  WHAT IS STYLE MASTERS The Style Masters project was created to empower hairstylists, to advocate the artistic value of hairdressers, and to discover and support new talent. Now you have the chance to display your professional passion and become an ambassador of the values we believe in....

    About Junior Style Stars… Junior Style Stars is for the enhancement of careers in the cosmetology field through providing the platform for the future hairstylist to develop their artistic skills. Unlike other competitions, Junior Style Stars allows all students, regardless of...